Vegan Chai Latte
Warming, spiced, and deeply aromatic, this homemade chai latte is the kind of drink that makes you want to curl up on the couch and forget the outside world exists. Whole cardamom pods, a cinnamon stick, cloves, black peppercorns, and fresh ginger are simmered together until the kitchen smells absolutely incredible — and that layered spice flavor is so much more alive than anything from a powder packet or coffee shop syrup. Plant-based milk steps in seamlessly here, warming into the brew and giving the latte that creamy, comforting body you're after without any dairy. Maple syrup adds just the right touch of natural sweetness, and you can dial it up or down to suit your taste. The whole process takes under 15 minutes and makes two mugs, so it's perfect for a quiet morning or an afternoon pick-me-up shared with someone you like. A final dusting of ground cinnamon on top is optional, but it's a small move that makes the whole thing feel a little more special.
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2 servings
- 1 cup water
- 2 black tea bags
- 4 green cardamom pods, lightly crushed
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 4 whole cloves
- ¼ tsp black peppercorns
- ½ tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 cup plant-based milk
- 1 tbsp maple syrup, plus more to taste
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the water, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cloves, black peppercorns, and grated ginger in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a gentle simmer and cook for 5 minutes, until the liquid is fragrant and lightly amber.
- 2
Add the tea bags and continue to simmer for 3 minutes, until the brew is deep brown and strongly flavored. Remove the tea bags and discard.
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